WSJ
12 Oct 2026, 21:30 UTC · 1d ago
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The surge in retail options trading suggests a return to high-volatility environments and potential gamma squeezes. While this provides a tailwind for financial sector intermediaries and high-beta names, it introduces systemic volatility risk.
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Single-stock options trading volumes are currently approaching levels seen during the 2021 retail trading surge.
Priced inanalysis of a multi-year trend
So whatIncreased retail leverage typically elevates equity volatility and gamma squeezes during the upcoming quarter.
More positive than 67% of claims this week
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